The following statements reflect some interesting observations the author makes:

I. Non?native English speakers tend to find interaction with other non?natives less difficult than carrying out conversational exchanges with natives. II. Native English speakers have a lot to gain if they practice ways in which they may communicate more easily with non-native speakers. III. Native speakers of English are always ready to put up with mistakes in grammar and pronunciation that non?natives may make. Choose the correct answer:

According to the text, “ For younger children, development of sound and pattern recognition, linguistic curiosity and playfulness … are all presented as advantages of early exposure to foreign languages“ (lines 47?51). Indicate the alternative which best describes the method which is in line with this statement (based on Jalil and Procailo, 2009, in http://www.pucpr.br/eventos/educere/educere2009/anais/pdf/2044_2145.pdf\):

a)

Games and speech performances are used so that students learn not only what to say but how to do it.

b)

Reading is privileged but it goes hand in hand with the acquisition of vocabulary and speech.

c)

The rules are explained to the students, who then master them through grammar exercises.

d)

The study concentrates on translating literary texts to allow full reading of texts in English.

e)

Language skills are acquired by means of a mechanical process of response and stimulus.

Linda Finlay states that “ In general, reflective practice is understood as the process of learning through and from experience towards gaining new insights of self and/or practice“ (lines 17?20). This quote reflects one of the competences expected from foreign language teachers in Brazil. Indicate the alternative that paraphrases this competence.

a)

Mastering a foreign language will provide students more job opportunities.

b)

Interpreting the world critically will depend on the types of texts used in class.

c)

Realizing that one’s professional performance must always be put under self?scrutiny.

d)

Comparing themes and worldviews as expressed in different texts should allow students to have a critical posture.

e)

Reflecting about linguistic and cultural plurality as a means for enriching the building of citizens should be pursued.

The following statements reflect some interesting observations the author makes:

I. Non?native English speakers tend to find interaction with other non?natives less difficult than carrying out conversational exchanges with natives. II. Native English speakers have a lot to gain if they practice ways in which they may communicate more easily with non-native speakers. III. Native speakers of English are always ready to put up with mistakes in grammar and pronunciation that non?natives may make. Choose the correct answer:

According to the text, “ For younger children, development of sound and pattern recognition, linguistic curiosity and playfulness … are all presented as advantages of early exposure to foreign languages“ (lines 47?51). Indicate the alternative which best describes the method which is in line with this statement (based on Jalil and Procailo, 2009, in http://www.pucpr.br/eventos/educere/educere2009/anais/pdf/2044_2145.pdf\):

a)

Games and speech performances are used so that students learn not only what to say but how to do it.

b)

Reading is privileged but it goes hand in hand with the acquisition of vocabulary and speech.

c)

The rules are explained to the students, who then master them through grammar exercises.

d)

The study concentrates on translating literary texts to allow full reading of texts in English.

e)

Language skills are acquired by means of a mechanical process of response and stimulus.

Linda Finlay states that “ In general, reflective practice is understood as the process of learning through and from experience towards gaining new insights of self and/or practice“ (lines 17?20). This quote reflects one of the competences expected from foreign language teachers in Brazil. Indicate the alternative that paraphrases this competence.

a)

Mastering a foreign language will provide students more job opportunities.

b)

Interpreting the world critically will depend on the types of texts used in class.

c)

Realizing that one’s professional performance must always be put under self?scrutiny.

d)

Comparing themes and worldviews as expressed in different texts should allow students to have a critical posture.

e)

Reflecting about linguistic and cultural plurality as a means for enriching the building of citizens should be pursued.

The following statements reflect some interesting observations the author makes:

I. Non?native English speakers tend to find interaction with other non?natives less difficult than carrying out conversational exchanges with natives. II. Native English speakers have a lot to gain if they practice ways in which they may communicate more easily with non-native speakers. III. Native speakers of English are always ready to put up with mistakes in grammar and pronunciation that non?natives may make. Choose the correct answer:

According to the text, “ For younger children, development of sound and pattern recognition, linguistic curiosity and playfulness … are all presented as advantages of early exposure to foreign languages“ (lines 47?51). Indicate the alternative which best describes the method which is in line with this statement (based on Jalil and Procailo, 2009, in http://www.pucpr.br/eventos/educere/educere2009/anais/pdf/2044_2145.pdf\):

a)

Games and speech performances are used so that students learn not only what to say but how to do it.

b)

Reading is privileged but it goes hand in hand with the acquisition of vocabulary and speech.

c)

The rules are explained to the students, who then master them through grammar exercises.

d)

The study concentrates on translating literary texts to allow full reading of texts in English.

e)

Language skills are acquired by means of a mechanical process of response and stimulus.

Linda Finlay states that “ In general, reflective practice is understood as the process of learning through and from experience towards gaining new insights of self and/or practice“ (lines 17?20). This quote reflects one of the competences expected from foreign language teachers in Brazil. Indicate the alternative that paraphrases this competence.

a)

Mastering a foreign language will provide students more job opportunities.

b)

Interpreting the world critically will depend on the types of texts used in class.

c)

Realizing that one’s professional performance must always be put under self?scrutiny.

d)

Comparing themes and worldviews as expressed in different texts should allow students to have a critical posture.

e)

Reflecting about linguistic and cultural plurality as a means for enriching the building of citizens should be pursued.

The following statements reflect some interesting observations the author makes:

I. Non?native English speakers tend to find interaction with other non?natives less difficult than carrying out conversational exchanges with natives. II. Native English speakers have a lot to gain if they practice ways in which they may communicate more easily with non-native speakers. III. Native speakers of English are always ready to put up with mistakes in grammar and pronunciation that non?natives may make. Choose the correct answer:

According to the text, “ For younger children, development of sound and pattern recognition, linguistic curiosity and playfulness … are all presented as advantages of early exposure to foreign languages“ (lines 47?51). Indicate the alternative which best describes the method which is in line with this statement (based on Jalil and Procailo, 2009, in http://www.pucpr.br/eventos/educere/educere2009/anais/pdf/2044_2145.pdf\):

a)

Games and speech performances are used so that students learn not only what to say but how to do it.

b)

Reading is privileged but it goes hand in hand with the acquisition of vocabulary and speech.

c)

The rules are explained to the students, who then master them through grammar exercises.

d)

The study concentrates on translating literary texts to allow full reading of texts in English.

e)

Language skills are acquired by means of a mechanical process of response and stimulus.

Linda Finlay states that “ In general, reflective practice is understood as the process of learning through and from experience towards gaining new insights of self and/or practice“ (lines 17?20). This quote reflects one of the competences expected from foreign language teachers in Brazil. Indicate the alternative that paraphrases this competence.

a)

Mastering a foreign language will provide students more job opportunities.

b)

Interpreting the world critically will depend on the types of texts used in class.

c)

Realizing that one’s professional performance must always be put under self?scrutiny.

d)

Comparing themes and worldviews as expressed in different texts should allow students to have a critical posture.

e)

Reflecting about linguistic and cultural plurality as a means for enriching the building of citizens should be pursued.

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The following statements reflect some interesting observations the author makes:

I. Non?native English speakers tend to find interaction with other non?natives less difficult than carrying out conversational exchanges with natives. II. Native English speakers have a lot to gain if they practice ways in which they may communicate more easily with non-native speakers. III. Native speakers of English are always ready to put up with mistakes in grammar and pronunciation that non?natives may make. Choose the correct answer:

According to the text, “ For younger children, development of sound and pattern recognition, linguistic curiosity and playfulness … are all presented as advantages of early exposure to foreign languages“ (lines 47?51). Indicate the alternative which best describes the method which is in line with this statement (based on Jalil and Procailo, 2009, in http://www.pucpr.br/eventos/educere/educere2009/anais/pdf/2044_2145.pdf\):

a)

Games and speech performances are used so that students learn not only what to say but how to do it.

b)

Reading is privileged but it goes hand in hand with the acquisition of vocabulary and speech.

c)

The rules are explained to the students, who then master them through grammar exercises.

d)

The study concentrates on translating literary texts to allow full reading of texts in English.

e)

Language skills are acquired by means of a mechanical process of response and stimulus.

Linda Finlay states that “ In general, reflective practice is understood as the process of learning through and from experience towards gaining new insights of self and/or practice“ (lines 17?20). This quote reflects one of the competences expected from foreign language teachers in Brazil. Indicate the alternative that paraphrases this competence.

a)

Mastering a foreign language will provide students more job opportunities.

b)

Interpreting the world critically will depend on the types of texts used in class.

c)

Realizing that one’s professional performance must always be put under self?scrutiny.

d)

Comparing themes and worldviews as expressed in different texts should allow students to have a critical posture.

e)

Reflecting about linguistic and cultural plurality as a means for enriching the building of citizens should be pursued.